1974 Other Makes

A204453

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I bought this bike (for the second time) in 1994. Took it apart to fix some minor oil seepage in 1996, replaced seals, and didn't put it back together until 2010 or 2011. Reassembled and briefly ran it to make sure I hadn't lost any parts, then took it back apart intending a full restoration. Tore it back down. Had frame and pegs, engine mounts, etc powder coated. Painted tank and side covers (not a professional job, I'd rate it a good 5 foot paint job). Intended to replace pistons (useable, but not great) with Sport and also Sport cam. Changed my mind and put it all back together. Too many projects, too few resources (time/money), so I'm selling this to finance other projects. Last week, I put oil in it. It has a small weep at shift shaft. May be due to seals sitting dry since 1996 or maybe I dinged it putting it together. Put gas in it the other day thinking I'd fire it up and set the timing, but then thought I'd better not. I DID NOT clean the sludge trap in the crankshaft. After this many years idle, I think it would be too risky to run without doing so. Also, the timing belt looks good but is at least 20 years old. It has good compression and spark,and shifts through the gears but I won't run it without doing those 2 things. It needs fork seals and wipers. I intended to replace the fork tubes. They have dings between the triple clamps. I suspect someone used a pliers on them at one time. The kickstart lever needs to be rechromed. Wheels are very nice for their age. To the best of my knowledge, mileage (in kilometers) is accurate. Has both the Strada and Sport seats, some spares I've picked up over the years, the few special tools needed for engine overhaul, and all three manuals- service, parts, and engine overhaul. In my opinion, what's needed to make it really right: pistons, fork tubes/seals/wipers, battery, timing belt, tires(they look okay, but they're old) clean sludge trap. This is a very easy engine to work on. Takes about 2 hours to remove and disassemble the engine. Doable by any reasonably competent home mechanic. Bike is being sold with a reasonable reserve. If it doesn't sell, I'll keep it another 20 years until I get around to finishing it as it deserves. It's a beautiful piece of sculpture in the meantime. Buyer to pay $500 within 48 hours of auction end and the balance within 5 days. Buyer to arrange and pay shipping. I will transport to shipper in the Boise, Idaho area. I'd be glad to answer any questions or take more pictures of specific areas of the bike as needed.